No matter how COVID-19 has affected students personally, there is no denying that the pandemic has limited the number of activities people can participate in. Students and staff alike cannot play many sports or go to concerts and other events due to social distancing guidelines. It is even difficult to find a movie theater. This…
Students can get jobs at places like the mailroom and the school store on campus. Photo from @uricampusstore. Although on-campus jobs are still available, students looking for a position may have to get creative during their job hunt due to limitations created by the COVID-19 pandemic. When the University of Rhode Island suspended all in-person…
Quadio is a platform designed for college students so they can easily upload their music. Photo from Quadio.com Coming up on their second anniversary in October, Quadio, the music streaming and social media platform, has reached college campuses all over the United States, including the University of Rhode Island. The platform could be considered similar…
In order to combat the spread of COVID-19 while still providing students with meals, the University of Rhode Island has made significant changes to dining services around campus. Due to restrictions and safety guidelines, all of the dining options are to-go and students must follow guidelines and safety regulations when inside and outside of the…
Football games will be missed this season. Photo by James McIntosh. Saturday was supposed to be Rhody football’s home opener vs. New Hampshire. The first few games of the new season always bring high attendance numbers through the gorgeous September weather and new students wanting to cheer on their de facto favorite team. It was…
Erica Robles was given a second chance to play softball after her last season was cut short due to COVID-19. Photo from GoRhody.com. Wednesday, March 11, was the last time Erica Robles marched out of the dugout and onto the infield alongside her teammates. Wearing her University of Rhode Island softball uniform, it never dawned…
Social Justice and Inclusion Micro-credential now being offered to staff, faculty and affiliates Associate Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Dr. Mary Grace Almandrez, helped organize a series of diversity modules for URI staff. Photo from Web.uri.edu The Office of Community, Equity and Diversity (CED) launched the Social Justice and Inclusion (SJ&I) Micro-credential in July…
The global pandemic is taking a toll on the American economy. Graphic by Elizabeth Wong. The United States economy has taken a serious hit due to COVID-19, and professors from the University of Rhode Island’s economics department have been analyzing the recession intently. Prior to the start of pandemic, URI economics Professor Richard McIntyre saw…
URI film student Logan MacDonald has a popular account on TikTok. For many, TikTok has been the much-needed distraction from the overwhelming amount of bad news 2020 has to offer. Part of the beauty of the app’s algorithm is that content is curated for each specific user, designed to cater to each user’s specific interests….
Watch the first newscast of the 2020 fall semester! – – – Narragansett Ordinance: Written, shot, and edited by Liv Ouellette Dining in a Pandemic: Written, shot, and edited by Aniekan Okon COVID-19 Social Distancing: Written and edited by Leah Crowley Shot by Leah Crowley and Mary Lind